based on current (2007) supermarket prices and it is estimated that a food budget of £27-£30 is likely to be needed for an individual to achieve the minimum nutrient- based standards shown on page 117 and to follow the food-based guidance on pages 120-125.
Sustainability
Concerns about the environmental impact of food travelling long distances, intensive farming and dwindling stocks of some fish have prompted Government and many local authorities to encourage more sustainable
procurement policies for the buying of food. Responsibility for food purchasing will vary in different settings, but those who are responsible for buying food or helping others to shop are encouraged to buy food that is grown locally and that is in season. Where possible, people should consider buying fish with the Marine Stewardship Council logo, which ensures it is from a sustainable source.
Food waste is another important issue as this wastes the resources used to grow and transport the food, and food
placed in landfill sites will emit methane gas. If significant amounts of food are regularly wasted in a care setting then an audit of what is wasted, and when, might be useful. Reducing the amount of food purchased pre-packed, recycling and composting food packaging and other waste and growing your own fruit and vegetables where possible can all help to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Example eating plans
The eating plans for adults shown on pages 129-131 act as examples of the sorts of foods and amounts of foods that will meet the nutrient-based standards. For simplicity and clarity these are presented as guides to how foods and drinks might be consumed throughout the day rather than as formal menu plans. In many circumstances a choice of foods at mealtimes is required and caterers need to ensure that any menus they design meet minimum care standards that are applicable in their setting. These eating plans may not be suitable for all individuals and many people will require individual advice or support on what a suitable diet may be for them.
We hope people will find the eating plans useful as a guide. Example menus and eating suggestions for children under 5 years and for children and young adults can be found in the CWT reportsEating Well for Under-5s in Child Care, Eating Well for Looked After Children and Young People and Eating Well at School.
Example eating plans
These eating plans are just examples of the sorts of foods and amounts of foods that would meet the nutrient-based standards for adults on page 117, and are presented here just to give an idea of some healthy daily menus. Weights in grams have been added to indicate portion sizes, as these may be used when planning menus with computer software. In many circumstances a choice of foods at mealtimes is required. These eating plans may not be suitable or liked by all individuals and many people will require individual advice or support on what a suitable diet may be for them.
Breakfast
Grapefruit segments 120g
Shredded wheat 22g with semi-skimmed milk 100g 2 slices wholemeal toast 31g with polyunsa
turated margarine 10g and reduced-sugar jam 15g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-morning snack
Slice of malt loaf 35g Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimme
d milk 30g
Drinking water available
Lunch
Roast sliced turkey with gravy 145g Sage and onion stuffing 30g
Roast potatoes 180g Carrots 80g and broccoli 80g
Lemon meringue pie 100g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice avai lable
Mid-afternoon snack
Fresh apple slices 80g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Evening meal
Green pea soup 200g Wholemeal or white bread sandwich w
ith tuna and sweetcorn filling 70g Low-fat fruit yoghurt 125g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Late evening snack and drink
Hot chocolate drink 218g Digestive biscuit 13g
Drinking water available
Breakfast
Scrambled egg 110g
2 slices wholemeal toast 31g, with polyunsaturated margarine 10g and marmalade 15g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi- skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-morning
Cup of tea or coffee with semi- skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Lunch
Houmous 100g
2 slices of wholemeal or white toast
Mixed green salad 70g and sliced tomato 85g
Canned pears in juice 140g with fromage frais 60g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-afternoon snack
Slice of banana bread 70g Cup of tea or coffee with semi- skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Evening meal
Pasta Roma 320g Roasted vegetables 150g Chocolate mousse 80g with gingernut biscuit 15g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Late evening drink
Ovaltine drink 218g Drinking water available
Breakfast
Apricots, canned in juice 140g Puffed wheat 40g and semi- skimmed milk 100g
2 slices wholemeal toast 31g, with polyunsaturated margarine 10g and reduced-sugar jam 15g Cup of tea or coffee with semi- skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-morning snack Hot chocolate drink 218g Shrewsbury biscuit 13g
Drinking water available
Lunch
Coconut fish curry 300g Flat bread 50g
Rice and peas 200g
Spiced banana crumble 170g Custard 150g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-afternoon snack Date bars 75g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi- skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Evening meal Greek salad 180g French stick 50g Fresh pear slices 80g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Late evening snack Fresh satsuma segments 80g
Drinking water available
Breakfast
Muesli 70g and semi-skimmed milk 100g
2 slices wholemeal toast 31g, with polyunsaturated margarine 10g and reduced-sugar jam 15g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-morning snack
Fresh orange slices 80g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Lunch
Quiche Lorraine 120g Mixed bean salad 100g Boiled new potatoes 180g Fresh banana slices 80g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-afternoon snack
Slice of carrot cake 75g
Cup of tea or coffee, with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Evening meal
Cottage pie 300g
Peas 80g and cauliflower 80g Gravy 70g
Jelly whip 200g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Late evening snack and drink
Horlicks drink 218g Oat biscuit 15g
Drinking water available
Breakfast
Branflakes 50g and semi-skimmed milk 100g 2 slices wholemeal toast 31g, w
ith polyunsaturated margarine 10g and marmalade 15g Cup of tea or coffee with semi-
skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water and fresh fruit ju
ice available
Mid-morning snack
Chocolate yoghurt cake 70g Cup of tea or coffee with semi-
skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Lunch
Lamb curry 300g Okra 80g Rice 200g Fresh fruit salad 120g
Drinking water and fresh fruit ju
ice available
Mid-afternoon snack
Grapes 80g Cup of tea or coffee with semi-
skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Evening meal
Welsh rarebit 85g Tomato quarters 85g Fresh apple wedges 80g and shor
tcake biscuit 15g
Drinking water and fresh fruit ju
ice available
Late evening drink
Horlicks drink 218g
Breakfast
Weetabix 40g and semi-skimmed milk 100g
2 slices wholemeal toast 31g, with polyunsaturated margarine 10g and reduced-sugar jam 15g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-morning snack Fresh banana slices 80g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Lunch
Carrot and coriander soup 200g
Wholemeal or white bread sandwich with cheddar cheese 35g and salad 35g filling
Fresh orange segments 80g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-afternoon snack Bran tea loaf 70g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Evening meal Mackerel fish cakes 150g Spiced potato wedges 150g Diced mixed vegetables 80g French stick 50g
Apple fool 110g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Late evening snack and drink Horlicks drink 218g
Oat biscuit 15g
Drinking water available
Breakfast
Prunes, canned in juice 140g
2 slices wholemeal toast 31g with polyunsaturated margarine 10g and marmalade 15g
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-morning snack
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g Fresh grapes 80g
Drinking water available
Lunch
Spinach curry 150g Chick pea curry 150g
Rice 200g Lemon sorbet 80g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Mid-afternoon
Cup of tea or coffee with semi-skimmed milk 30g
Drinking water available
Evening meal
Wholemeal or white bread sandwich Egg and cress filling 60g
Sliced raw carrots, peppers and tomatoes 80g Fruit squares 75g
Drinking water and fresh fruit juice available
Late evening snack and drink
Ovaltine drink 218g Digestive biscuit 13g